Robert Stow has served as the Director of Athletic Training
Education (ATEP) at UW – Eau Claire since 2006 and is a
member of the faculty for the Department of Kinesiology. Robert
teaches a variety of classes within the ATEP, involving
evaluation/assessment techniques, soft tissue manipulation,
therapeutic modalities, anatomy, and applied nutrition. His current
research interests have been influenced by the use of technology in
the educational setting, with an interest in how technology could
be used to assist the transfer of learning. Robert also has a
strong research interest in the use of manual therapy as part of
the rehabilitation process and Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI).
He is active with the Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’
Association as co-chair of the education committee as well as a
member of the research and outcomes committee.

Robert completed his education at Ferris State University,
earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Biology; Indiana
University – Bloomington, earning a Masters of Science degree
in Kinesiology (Athletic Training); and Bowling Green State
University, earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Higher
Education Administration with an emphasis in Digital Technology.
Dr. Stow also has various certification and licensures as an
Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
(CSCS), Graston Technique, Titleist Performance Specialists, and
Selective Functional Movement Assessment.

Robert and his wife Debbie have four daughters, Makayla,
Abigail, Naomi, and Ava and reside in Eau Claire, WI.